Pensioner bonds ‘hugely successful’
More than £1 billion of new pensioner bonds have been sold in two days, making them the “fastest-selling retail financial product in British history”, according to Chancellor George Osborne.
US shares rebound with strong gains
US shares recover after the turmoil prompted by the Swiss move to end its franc-euro cap but forex broker FXCM falls sharply as it rejoins the market after a $300m loan.
Oil and commodities boost FTSE 100
BP shares rise more than 5% after oil spill update, making it the top riser, as a $2 rise in Brent boosts other energy stocks.
Talks held over future of North Sea
Unions meet North Sea industry leaders to discuss the future of the oil and gas sector in the wake of recent jobs cuts.
Cost of renting ‘up 3% in 2014’
The cost of renting a home in England and Wales rose by 3% over the course of 2014, according to research.
Alpari UK closes over currency crisis
Currency broker and West Ham sponsor Alpari UK files for insolvency following the Swiss National Bank’s decision to end the link between the Swiss franc and the euro.
Energy firm given fracking permits
The Environment Agency grants energy firm Cuadrilla permits to frack at one of its sites in Lancashire.
Goldman Sachs profits fall by 7%
Goldman Sachs reports a 7% fall in fourth-quarter profits to $2.17bn after weaker bond trading and a fall in investment banking revenues.